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Roy Book Binder is one of several well-known musicians who performed at Historic Germantown’s 2024 concert lineup.
Historic Germantown will host more festivals in 2025
Historic Germantown, a consortium of 19 historic and cultural institutions, serves more than 150,000 visitors annually. more
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The heart of Germantown’s central business district at Germantown and Chelten Avenue.
Building upon – and expanding – a successful track record in Germantown
Germantown United Community Development Corporation is launching an ambitious slate of initiatives for 2025. more
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The Philly Goat Project, which celebrates the dynamic and delightful capacities of goats by creating educational and wellness opportunities in our community, is one of Awbury Arboretum’s most popular attractions.
Awbury Arboretum plans an ambitious 2025
As we embark on another year, Awbury Arboretum aims to cultivate a community and land stewardship. more
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Leo Dillinger succeeded Emaleigh Doley as executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation, taking on the new role in November.
New Germantown United director plans for a stronger retail mix
Leo Dillinger has been named executive director of Germantown United Community Development Corporation. more
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"The Madness" character Kallie, played by Gabrielle Graham, with her Uncle Bobbie's shirt.
Uncle Bobbie's goes Hollywood
Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books got a Hollywood shoutout in the fourth episode of Netflix’s “The Madness.” more
Shopping in Northwest Philadelphia offers unique gifts, personalized service and a festive holiday atmosphere.
Still shopping? No worries. NW Philly has it all
With Christmas only two weeks away, buying presents for your loved ones is quickly becoming crunch time. more
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Anh Vongbandith, owner of Tipsy Cafe & Catering and Das Good Cafe, along with volunteers, gave out 412 meals to anyone who happened to pass by her Germantown Avenue location on Nov. 27.
Tipsy Cafe's annual turkey giveaway feeds hundreds
Since Anh Vongbandith opened Tipsy Cafe & Catering on Germantown Avenue in 2020, her shop has given out Thanksgiving meals each year. more
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Longtime Nicholson Church Lane gardeners Garth Herrick and Roz McKelvey enjoy the sun and the plants in the garden.
Life sprouts in historic community garden
The legacy of Chris and Helen Nicholson lives on. more
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Mt. Airy's Malvern Hall, built in 1925, represents the garden style seen in the proposed historic district. The U-shaped building features a prominent courtyard and is one of 30 apartments and condominiums included.
Historic status advances for NW Philly apartments
The hard work of West Mount Airy Neighbors' Historic Preservation Initiative is paying off. more
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State funding for Happy Hollow
State Rep. Darisha Parker (D., Phila.) recently announced that Happy Hollow Recreation Center will receive a $1 million grant for facility upgrades. more
The proposed 75-unit apartment building across Germantown Avenue from the now-shuttered high school has received mixed reactions.
Historic town hall gets a modern neighbor
A 75-unit, 96,645-square-foot apartment project adjacent to Germantown’s historic Town Hall cleared a key hurdle. more
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The New Bethel AME Church at Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken Street (at left) was built in 1977. Its roots date back to 1858 as the only pre-Civil War African-American church in Germantown. Now the building will be transformed into apartments with ground-floor retail.
New Bethel to get new life as mixed-use development
A significant new development project has the potential to transform an entire Germantown Avenue block. more
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The former Germantown YWCA is a historically important building that has been vacant and deteriorating for more than two decades under city ownership.
Judge rejects bid for G-town Y
A judge has dismissed local developer Ken Weinstein's petition to take control. more
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Last year’s Flannel Fest drew about 900 people, almost 400 shy of what it would take to break the world record.
Germantown’s Philly Flannel Fest eyes world record
Germantown will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of flannel-wearing people. more
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A typical Friday night “Clay Date” at the new Rebel Potters in Germantown.
New pottery studio benefits from ‘the kindness of strangers’
Like Blanche DuBois in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” owners of a new pottery studio have discovered the value of support. more
The parking lot behind the shuttered Rite Aid on Germantown Avenue and Tulpehocken quickly became a short-dumping site. Before and after photos of the mess were taken by Germantown resident Gary Hines.
When a new state rep calls city Streets Department
Germantown resident Gary Hines began noticing the growing pile of trash shortly after the Rite Aid closed its doors. more
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Artist Joe Boruchow displays his artwork in various locations around Germantown, from bus stops to abandoned buildings.
The bold paper-cut street art that has Germantown talking
Joe Boruchow's signature black and white stencils can be found around Germantown. more
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Panel to discuss Project 2025 in political forum
The National Association of Black Journalists’ Philadelphia Chapter will host a discussion examining Project 2025. more
Owen Taylor and Chris Bolden-Newsome, founders of Truelove Seeds, partners in life and in work. Photo Credit: Neal Santos
Rooted in tradition: Seed savers cultivate cultural preservation
A Germantown-based seed company is at the heart of a groundbreaking exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. more
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Harris campaign headquarters at the corner of Chelten Avenue and Morris Street on Monday morning. Photo by Tommy Tucker
Blue voters, red paint: Protest graffiti mars Harris HQ
Tensions over the Israel-Gaza conflict spilled onto the streets of Germantown on Monday. more
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